I have to confirm that the criteria are set out very clearly in the contribution agreement. They're followed very closely, and the evaluation in 2003 confirmed that the program was doing exactly what the government's mandate was for the court challenges program. Every application that comes through is reviewed on its own merits. I can confirm that we don't look at the name of who is applying for funding. The importance is the issue, whether it's going to make things more equal for all Canadians or advance the language rights of official minority communities in Canada.
As I said, REAL Women can apply, or any other group that was here before the committee. In fact, some groups that have received funding have been refused because the issue they brought forth wasn't substantive enough in terms of advancing or fulfilling the mandate of the court challenges program.
Every application is reviewed on its own merit. That I can confirm, without a doubt.